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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1903

Page

6

Millionaire pugilist Daly fights for inheritance

Wilmington police veteran Jack Daly, born Carneius Jatorary, once a famed pugilist under a fortune left by Dr John A Donogherty of Philadelphia, battles a court case over the will. Daly, now retired and a policeman, contends he is owed a share from a $5,009,000 estate as the adoption details and residency dispute unfold.

Carneius J.atorary America John A Donogherty Philadelphia Daly

John L Sullivan and the World Championship Question

A historical essay debates who held the true world championship in boxing, tracing claims from Sullivan to Goss and Ryan, noting the evolving titles across England and America, and detailing disputed matches including Sullivan's 1882 bout and the illusory status of Mitchell as a world champion.

Sullivan United States Jeffries America Macnalny Sullivan Doi L Joe Gots England Jen Macc Tom Ailen Pion Amrita Wiweg Aud Allen Goss Allen Aj Tine Collier's Station Paddy Ryan Briekins Wader London Pete Ringius Ryan Thesehampion Ryan Mississippi City Troy John L Charoe Mitchell Mitchell Tingland Chantily France Mitehrtlaid Biles Escutch

Frayed Friday racing card carried to Saturday

A weather disrupted schedule shifts racing to Saturday with Friday events postponed. The program lists numerous trot and pace races, purses ranging from 700 to 31 000, featuring drivers and horses such as Direct, Go Direct, Pat Fors, and The Token. Final results note a 59.1 mile race won by Nobkev'n with C. Cheeney close behind.

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Attell and Corbett Feud Sparks A Bouts Clash

Abe Attell, 18, declares a fight with Young Corbett after two years of near-matches and eight thwarted attempts. Attell, a three year veteran, notes recent wins over Johnny Regan in Oakland and victories over Herrera the Mexican champion, Kid Abel, Eddie Toy, and Eddie Manton, signaling a rising boxing rivalry.

Corbtt Abe Asttell Attell Johnny Regan Herrera Kid Abel Eddie Toy Eddie Manton

Veterans Triumph Over Youth in Baseball Debate

Veteran players led by Jimmy McAleer express preference for seasoned heads over younger stars as St Louis visitors hint the Browns will keep near this season’s lineup. The club, struggling to climb from last place, plans to refine form before next season’s start with a core of veterans including Sugden Kahn Andersen Hemphill Wright Powell Friel Hill Hetdrick Burkett Clever Wallace Petty Sudhort Evans and Hill.

Jimmy McAleer St. Louis Browns McAleer Sugden Kahn Andersen Hemphill Wright Powell Friel Hiil Hetdrick Burkett Clever Wallace Petty Sudhort Evans Hill

Standings and Scores From A City Sports Digest

Indianapolis beats Columbus 4 to 1 while Minneapolis defeats Milwaukee 2 to 3. Other results show Milwaukee 3 over Minneapolis 2, with Rain and other cities scoring. Terre Haute 3 Wheeling SH and Boston 6 Ginebnnali 7 plus New York rainfall. Grand Hap by 23.

Pitisburg Boston New York

Tigers Set For Yale Match With Yale Inaugural Tilt

Yale highlights and Princeton preparations dominate this early season forecast. Coaches plan around returning players De Witt and De Witt as guard and leadership figures while freshmen from Lawrenceville Exeter and Princeton prep schools bolster the squad. The Tigers look to redeem last year’s losses and field a capable lineup including backs Kafer and Moore and centers Burke and Teron as they train for the big Yale game.

Princeton Vals Yale Tigers Catort Vapl de Witt Ths Oversman Clnsx Locke Lawseaseville Exeter aAnidayer Prinsetor Preparatory School Petnerton

Pugilist McVey Claims Victory in One Round

Report from Los Angeles details McVey from Oxford knocking out Denver Ha Martin in the first round with four body blows. The article notes other Western pugilists like Chimpler Jefferes and Hazant's pavion as part of a claimed sequence of encounters, mentioning Lory Jackson and a lack of sincerity from the dark brigade.

Log Angeles Cal McVey Oxford Denver Martin

Devinne Defeats Monroe in Philadelphia Fights Fatal Aftermath

In Philadelphia a brutal bout ends with Jimmy Devinne knocking out Georgy Monroe. Monroe sustains a broken jaw and multiple fractures from the fall. referee and medical exams follow as Ring tragedy unfolds. Steve Flanagan, famed welterweight, dies an hour after the bout.

Jimmy Devinne Georgy Monroe Jay Philadelphia Monroe Uke Devinne Iad Steve Flanagen Dea

Pennant dispute looms as Fort Wayne may lose league title

Sept 17 Fort Wayne and South Bend vie for the Central League pennant. Fort Wayne, led by captain Teague, faces South Bend in decisive games that could decide the champion. A playoff format was suggested, with Fort Wayne needing wins to deny South Bend. Scrubs scored against Shortridge during practice with large crowds watching.

Fort Wayne South Bend Soutit Bend Mral Teague W Wayne USA Deiy Shortridge

Hoosiers Win 4 to 1 Over Senators in Rain Delay

In heavy rain at Third Place Columbus the Watty's Hoosiers defeated the Senators 4 to 1 after umpire Has kel halted Wednesday's game. Pitcher Voltz limited the Senators to one hit and showcased himself as a promising pitcher. New infielder Hear dislodged Tamsett at third, who has since been released and sent home.

Columbus Sept Haskel Watty Tamsett

Rain cancels state fair races amid heavy crowds

A large Wednesday afternoon crowd, estimated at 453,500, gathered at the state fair grounds but racing events were called off due to heavy rain. Pedestrians sought shelter in the grandstand as rain intensified, while many left without attending the postponed concert.

X Ae Sian Statter Hiumvesanta Sousa Alshand

Tamsett Granted Release Marks Season’s Oddity

James Tamsett, a third baseman signed by Manager Watkine, has been released and returned to his home in New York state. Early in the season he showed little at bat and in field, failing to meet expectations, and left with a bundle of belongings as he departed.

Watkine James ‘Tamsett New York State Tamsett Panera

Complimentary Sun liners offer help with notices

The Sun advises readers to use its liners for various classifieds such as Wanted Male Welp Wanted Female Welp Wanted Sittation Female For Rent Rooms Wanted Foams Call at The Bun Office New Phone 850 and Main 830 for contact details.

Notice of Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Indiana

Henry J. Kissel guardian administrator announces sale under circuit court order. Real property in Indiana described as two tracts totaling 162 100 acres, located in sections 15 and 16, township 16 north, range 3 east. Sale by private bid after appraised value with terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months, notes secured by mortgage, at the Doush building in Indianapolis.

Mision Circuit Andersiamed Grante Diay Eaul Elzabeth Bomgardner Wil Me Dousch Law Bellding Gald de Vedent Suctien Euction Afteen Township Sixteen Section Fifteen Township Perth Tne Afrien Sladea Township Fifteen Radey Titheen Ifeen al Vong Indianapolis Henry J. Kissel Elizabeth Bomgardner

Miss Bessie McCrea Wins Riverside Driving Contest

Miss Bessie McCrea won the women's driving contest on Riverside promenade Wednesday afternoon, driving 1g Fards. Miss Bessie Rawls placed second with Lie yards. Bliss Elizabeth Rawls won the putting contest with a score of 3 for three putts. A hard rain fell during the putting, but golfers continued, making it an ideal day for play.

Bessie McCrea Riverside Bessie Rawls Bliss Elizabeth Rawls

Baseball Schedules Across Leagues Feature Midwest Matches

The notice lists American Association games with Indianapolis in Columbus, Toledo at Lonteville, Paul at Milwaukee, Minneapolis at Kansas City. It also covers the American League matchups Cleveland at Boston, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington, and National League pairings Boston at Pittsburgh, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, plus a Central League entry.

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Doan's Kidney Pills Helped My Strength Return

Mr G W Smith of 18 East Ohio Street Fayet had severe bladder weakness for years. After doctors failed, Doan's Kidney Pills from Hyder's drug store eased his symptoms quickly and steadily. He slept better, rose rested, and felt like another man. Fearer-Attipheral Co Buffalo is sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean G. W. Smith East Ohio Street Faye Hyder Price Conte Fearer-Attibatn Co Buffalo United States Doan

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